Parolee wanted by police arrested after chase

ESCONDIDO 
A 23-year-old parolee found in a known narcotics hangout led police on a brief chase Friday morning before officers took him into custody with assistance from a San Diego police helicopter.

The Special Investigations Unit was looking for the Escondido man after he failed to appear for a meeting with his parole agent, said Escondido police Sgt. Greg Ellis.

They tracked him to a known drug spot on Mark Avenue near Midway Drive, but when he spotted officers, he jumped in a car and drove off, Ellis said.

The chase sped west through the city, but pursuing officers soon learned that they had an unexpected edge. ABLE, the San Diego police helicopter, happened to be in the area and also picked up the pursuit.

The fugitive finally came to a stop on Borden Road near Rock Springs Road.

He was arrested by Escondido officers and and taken to a hospital after showing signs of illness. He will be booked later into the Vista Jail, the sergeant said.